How do members experience Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis 7,579 777
General health 19 13
Fatigue 14 12
Stiffness/spasticity 9 2
Improve mobility 8 4

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Injection site pain 102
Bruising 73
Headaches 64
Depressed mood 47
Fever 40
Elevated liver enzymes 20

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 129
Moderate 204
Mild 283
None 180

Member evaluations

jennypoo

evaluated on Nov 20, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

pard99

evaluated on Oct 10, 2007

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

MEDICAL_MARIJUANA40

evaluated on Nov 18, 1997

  • Perceived effectiveness for Don't know: Major
  • Side effects: Severe